Last of Sandy repair along Monmouth County shoreline

As the Loch Arbour to Deal beach replenishment concludes, all eyes shift to the federally funded project’s second phase that runs north toward Elberon. U.S. Rep Frank Pallone Jr. [D-NJ] announced this week that the Army Corps of Engineers, who oversees the project, awarded the $86,722.10 contract to Manson Construction. The Seattle-based company conducted the first […]

Voyage includes attendance at the 31st International Jazz Festival

Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes are offering members of the public a spot on their trip to Cuba. The Jersey-based rock band will lead a people-to-people community exchange to Havana in December, Asbury Park Economic Development Director Tom Gilmour announced Wednesday. “The visit is centered around the 31st International Havana Jazz Festival in which Southside […]

Heavy rains could result in flash floods

The Asbury Park Fire Department has put out a safety alert to move vehicles to higher ground. “Due to heavy rain, you should move your vehicle to high ground if you are in a flood prone area,” the alert states. “Do not drive through flooded roadways.” The National Weather Service has also put out a […]

Budget, Bradley Cove, Route 71 improvements on agenda

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday in council chambers at City Hall. A closed executive session will start at 4:30 p.m., followed by a public workshop session at 6:30 p.m. and the regular council meeting at 7 p.m. Public participation takes place at the beginning of the regular meeting. Items on […]

Bradley Cove, Route 71 repavement & liquor license renewals on agenda

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to hold a workshop meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in council chambers at City Hall, located at 1 Municipal Plaza. The public participation session takes place near the end of the meeting, after comments from city officials. Items on the agenda for the meeting include: • A special […]

Injured one-year-old was found Valentine's Day on Deal Beach

The young male harbor seal found on the Deal beach back on Valentine’s Day will get a chance to live out its life in Virginia Beach, Va. The one-year-old seal was found with lacerations on its neck and puncture wounds on its back, according to Bob Schoelkopf of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center [MMSC] in […]

Interfaith Neighbors and Shade Tree Commission join forces

A fundraiser to support the city’s urban farm movement has been launched by Asbury Park’s Interfaith Neighbors and the Environment and Shade Tree Commission. Entitled “Asbury Grows,” the event will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Cookman Avenue ShowRoom Cinema where a screening of “Growing Cities” will help attendees understand […]

Grants total $1.35 million for the north beachfront land preservation

Appraisal reports for Bradley Cove by two independent contractors are expected to be complete by October, Councilman Joe Woerner has announced. Waterfront redeveloper iStar Financial has the right to build 15 townhouses on the .6 acre beachfront property located in the current Ocean Avenue right-of-way from the sewerage treatment plant north to near the Loch […]

voters pick favorite city weekly in NJ Monthly bracket-style contest

NJ Monthly magazine is pitting the state’s favored cities against one another and Asbury Park has made the list, Asbury Park Economic Development Director Tom Gilmour said. “It’s fun and it’s a great way to continue to keep Asbury Park top of mind for the coming Fall Season,” Gilmour said. The Morristown-based periodical launched the […]

Downtown revitalization prompts local organizers to refurbish park

As the downtown corridor’s revitalization continues to offer residents and visitors new shops and dining experiences, local organizers are working to create a fitting homage a patch of land at the corner of Main Street and Cookman Avenue. Fittingly named Merchant’s Park, the odd shaped lot, left neglected for years, will be transformed into a […]